Nashville Predators hope acquisitions jolt offense

12:02 AM,
Mar. 6, 2013

New Predators forward Zach Boychuk (17) was the 14th overall pick in the 2008 draft.

Written by

John Glennon
| The Tennessean

In the wake of a dismal three-game road trip, the Predators claimed a young forward off waivers for the second time in as many days on Tuesday.

General manager David Poile hopes adding Zach Boychuk and Bobby Butler will help boost an offense averaging just 2.04 goals per game, worst in the NHL. Nashville scored a combined three goals in losing its past three games.

Whether more significant roster changes are made before the April 3 trading deadline remains to be seen. ...